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Prayer times in Elko
Looking for the adhan times in Elko? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Elko, Nevada. Every figure is computed for 40.8324° N, 115.7631° W, which means the times match Elko itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Elko today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Elko prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Elko by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Elko on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 06 min, against only 9 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:41 PM and 9:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:41 AM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Elko and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:45 PM | 8:18 PM | 9:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:04 AM | 11:41 AM | 2:01 PM | 4:18 PM | 5:41 PM |
Elko does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Elko comes about 25 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 3,285 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Elko
In Elko you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 24.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 12,647 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Elko and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Elko during Ramadan
Fasting in Elko, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:09 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 11 h 40 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:43 PM for a fast of 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Elko on the map
Elko lies at 40.8324° N, 115.7631° W, in Nevada, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Twin Falls, 221 km away. Nearby places include Twin Falls (221 km), Tooele (294 km), and Kuna (301 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Elko
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nevada, United States
- Population
- 20,279
- Coordinates
- 40.83242, -115.76312
- Time zone
- UTC−8, UTC−7 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 24.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,647 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Elko
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Elko takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:50 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:45 PM for the majority, 5:59 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Elko and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Elko
Prayer times in Elko: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Elko?
Fajr in Elko changes with the seasons: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Elko?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:18 PM on 21 December and 8:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Elko?
The Qibla in Elko is 24.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,647 km away.
How long is the fast in Elko during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 40 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Elko?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.